DISORDERS

• Carcinoma - malignant tumor of the cervix, ovary, prostate, or testes
• Endometriosis - increased endometrial tissue that migrates outside the uterus
• Fibroid - benign uterine tumor that may cause excessive uterine bleeding
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - inflammation of the ovaries, cervix, uterus, or fallopian tubes
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) - condition characterized by depression, irritability, mood swings, weight gain, breast tenderness, water retention, nervousness, and other symptoms occurring 7 to 14 days before menstruation
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) - diseases transmitted by sexual contact, such as chlamydiosis, gonorrhea, herpes genitalis, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and AIDS